Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders at Norwich High
By Matthew Bradshaw, Norwich High School for Girls
In an ever-evolving world, the education we provide our young people is paramount.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Content this issue
An inclusive strategy for building stronger teams
By Michelle Denny, Michelle Denny Recruitment Consultancy
Recruitment strategies come in all shapes and sizes, but more often than not, the focus tends to be on speed – post the role, fill the gap, move on.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Quantifying your actions is the key to growth
By Will Gibbs, Larking Gowen
In business, strategy is often seen as the domain of vision and ambition. These are not words you typically associate with an accountant but hear me out.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Create direction, gain commitment, drive results
By Charlotte Bate, MAD-HR
At MAD-HR, we often say that strategy isn’t just a document, it’s a discipline. It’s a conscious and consistent approach to aligning people, purpose and performance.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Strategy and experience combine for a good cause
By Alex Cosham, Image Experiential
How do you communicate your value in a sector that’s notoriously hard to shout about? And how do you get people to pay attention in the first place?
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Is your energy broker really on your side?
By Aimee Konieczny and James Groves, Indigo Swan
At Indigo Swan, we believe in shining a light on the energy market, especially when it’s not working in favour of businesses.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Storytelling isn’t fluff – it’s a strategy
By James Hale, Halekorero Marketing
In business, your story isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s a strategic asset. Yet too many leaders dismiss storytelling as ‘fluffy’ or something for the marketing team to play with when they have time.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Access vs ownership – a new norm for resourcing
By Jane Cattermole, Bay Tree VA
In today’s fast-moving business landscape, the traditional model of owning resources is being rapidly overtaken by a more agile and cost-effective alternative.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Your strategy – it’s back to the future
By Mark Hinds, Charles Stanley Norwich
Change has always been a most reliable companion. What’s different now is its increased scale and speed.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Born into the business: taking it into the future
By Kiera Goymour, Applewood Countryside Park and Applewood Hall
You could say that I was born to work in leisure and hospitality.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Lessons I have Learnt: Mark Robinson
Owner, WPM
Mark reflects on his journey so far and shares the valuable lessons learned along the way.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Financial planning – from concept to continuity
By James Graham, Succession Wealth
In today’s dynamic financial environment, success isn’t accidental – it’s strategic.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Lead interview: Chris Reeve
Founder, Reeve Social Media
Our lead interview in the Strategy issue of Norfolk Director business magazine is Chris Reeve
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Introducing a ‘wellbeing for lawyers’ programme
By Kate Pigeon-Owen, WellBeing International
Here at WellBeing International, we understand the unique pressures faced by those working in the legal sector.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Have you planned your exit strategy?
By Graham Lawes
As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in all the day-to-day work. But it’s also important to find time to think about business continuity.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Why vehicles need a seat at the strategy table
By Chris Harbutt, New Energy Vehicle Solutions
In many businesses, vehicles are just there – delivered, driven, serviced and replaced. Necessary, but all too often tucked away in the ‘we’ll deal with it when we have to’ category.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
The tricky business of life and death
By Danny Clifford, Ensors Accountants LLP
I am not sure whether it is good news or bad news that so many government policies are being rowed back on.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025
Harnessing the power of delegation
By Jane Cattermole, Bay Tree VA
Delegation has been a fundamental part of how we organise ourselves as humans since ancient times, with early rulers appointing officials to manage tasks.
Published in UK Director Magazines Autumn 2025